WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy posted the following news on July 10, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the latest round of cohorts in its Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP). Thirty-three innovators have been selected to be embedded across four U.S. national laboratories where they will work with an extensive network of mentors and experts to develop next-generation technologies. T  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: On June 24, the American Chemistry Council responded to a Request for Information from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), "Transforming Industry: Strategies for Decarbonization (DEFOA-0003363). Our comments are part of our ongoing engagement with policymakers on ways to drive the nation toward a lower emissions economy while promoting an innovative and competitive U.S. manufacturing   more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, July 12 (TNSres) -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * - Created product portfolio enabling efficient powertrain electrification for hybrids and battery electric vehicles while maintaining a strong core of fuel efficiency-driven products - Reduced Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 32% through 2023 from a 2021 baseline, making progress toward the goal of carbon neutral operations in 2035 - Filled 64% of leadership positions   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: FORT VALLEY, Ga.Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that today, the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding Blue Bird Corporation a $79,728,146 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. The Domestic Automotive Manufacturing Conversion Grant award is made possible by funding provided through the Inflation Redu  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 12 -- Environment Texas issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * New Dallas environmental program recommends city protect DART funding, make it easier to go solar, invest in parks and more * * * Environment Texas announced on Thursday the opening of a new Dallas office and a set of recommendations for the city to adopt. The new office comes after the nonprofit advocacy and research organization succeeded in their campaign to pass Prop 14 last November, wh  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 12 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the latest recipients of its Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant, awarding nearly $350,000 to 12 projects across the state focused on researching sustainable ag practices and systems. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant funds innovative research or demonstration pro  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- George Washington University issued the following news: For the first time ever, the Energy Information Administration suggests that wind power is a bigger source of electricity than coal. Recently released data says that wind was responsible for 47.7 million megawatthours of energy in April, vs. coal's 37.2 million megawatthours, according to Quartz. If you would like more context on this matter, please consider Scott Sklar, Sustainable Energy Director of the George Was  more

LONDON, England, July 12 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry C, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to display technologies, optical materials, magnetics, electronics or information storage technology, published research articles on the following topics in its July 21, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 27): * Photoluminescent organic crystals and co-crystals * Recent advances in the development of fluorescent sensors for  more

DECORAH, Iowa, July 11 -- Luther College issued the following news: An environmental studies class about household energy has turned into a practical energy-saving project for the Luther College campus, thanks to the generosity of two parents of Luther alumni. The class, "Bringing Sustainable Energy Home," was designed and taught by Professor Laura Peterson. It brought students from a mix of majors and class years into the January Term course. Since J-Term courses only last three and half we  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) held a hearing to consider the nomination of Shannon A. Estenoz to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Chairman Manchin highlighted the critical role the Deputy Secretary plays in overseeing responsible energy and minerals production on and conservation of our public lands. During the hearing, Cha  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 12 (TNSres) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: A new study shows [signup required to access report] that more than 48 percent of Memphians face high energy burdens, meaning a larger percent of their income goes to paying their power bill. Energy burden measures the percent of somebody's paycheck going toward utility bills. An energy burden is considered 'high' when it is above six percent. High energy burdens have a ripple effec  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) held a hearing to consider the nomination of Shannon A. Estenoz to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Chairman Manchin highlighted the critical role the Deputy Secretary plays in overseeing responsible energy and minerals production on   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Research by Argonne, University of Chicago scientists aims to turn CO2 into resource * * * Carbon dioxide is leaking from industrial operations into the atmosphere, causing a cascade of dangerous changes to Earth's climate. But some scientists wondered if instead it could instead be captured and converted to useful chemicals. A group of scientists with Argonne National Laboratory and the Univer  more

YEREVAN, Armenia, July 11 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following transcript of a news conference on July 10, 2024, by Administrator Samantha Power in Armenia: * * * ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: Good afternoon, everyone. It is a pleasure to be joining you here at the stunning Cafesjian Center - a place that holds so many testaments to the rich history of this country, also to the resilience of its people, and the extraordinary contributions that Armenians have ma  more